Indiana, Kentucky and UCLA are in the College Football Playoff conversation after Week 6, when Texas, Alabama and LSU all lost. Undefeated UCLA's win at Oregon opened the door for several teams to enter the race. The SEC no longer dominates the bracket, with just four teams that would be in today: Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss.
In the ACC, Miami stands alone as the clear contender. The Hurricanes rank No. 1 in both scoring offense (49.6 points per game) and scoring defense (9.8 PPG), and they have the second-best chance in the country to reach the CFP at 94.7%, behind Georgia at 95.7%. Their schedule is ranked No. 64, but opponents have a winning percentage of 68.4%. The Hurricanes face Florida State this Saturday, and their playoff position will be settled at Notre Dame on Nov. 7. Wake Forest, at 5-1, is the conference's enigma, with three road wins against a schedule ESPN ranks as the No. 24 most difficult. ESPN's Football Power Index gives the Deacons at least a 50% chance to win each remaining game.
In the Big 12, a crowded race features BYU, Utah and Texas Tech. Utah ranks No. 7 nationally in total efficiency, ahead of No. 26 Texas Tech, which reached the playoff last season but has looked less formidable this year. The Utes and BYU will settle their rivalry on Nov. 7.
The Big Ten remains a big question mark beyond Ohio State and Indiana, with both Los Angeles schools still in the mix and eight teams carrying one or fewer losses.
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